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Andorians of all four [[MA:gender|genders]] enjoy an equal position in society, both in civilian and military circles. | Andorians of all four [[MA:gender|genders]] enjoy an equal position in society, both in civilian and military circles. | ||
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A nursing ''zhen'' is called a ''zhavey'' and will go into seclusion for the safety of her child while it is growing within her pouch. During this time she will wear a modesty drape over her pouch. She will also have a purplish pigmentation on her neck that will identify her as a nursing mother. This is usually still visible once she comes out of seclusion. | A nursing ''zhen'' is called a ''zhavey'' and will go into seclusion for the safety of her child while it is growing within her pouch. During this time she will wear a modesty drape over her pouch. She will also have a purplish pigmentation on her neck that will identify her as a nursing mother. This is usually still visible once she comes out of seclusion. | ||
==Education== | ===Education=== | ||
Andorian classes are held at any time of the day or night as they have no set sleep cycle. Students sit in age groups and will all wear a tunic like uniform of brown. Young children learn to chant the history, legends and traditions of their people, thus memorizing this information at a young age. Older students wear a fitted brown uniform. | Andorian classes are held at any time of the day or night as they have no set sleep cycle. Students sit in age groups and will all wear a tunic like uniform of brown. Young children learn to chant the history, legends and traditions of their people, thus memorizing this information at a young age. Older students wear a fitted brown uniform. | ||
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The most important overland trade route on the planet is through the Tharan Mountains. This trade route was the source of a great deal of dispute during the Time of Lament. Its importance has dwindled since the introduction of atmosphere-capable [[MA:Shuttlecraft|shuttlecraft]] and [[MA:Transporter|transporter]] technology. | The most important overland trade route on the planet is through the Tharan Mountains. This trade route was the source of a great deal of dispute during the Time of Lament. Its importance has dwindled since the introduction of atmosphere-capable [[MA:Shuttlecraft|shuttlecraft]] and [[MA:Transporter|transporter]] technology. | ||
==Relationships== | |||
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===Bonding=== | ===Bonding=== | ||
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If they are found to be genetically acceptable they will generally be bonded by the age of 23. | If they are found to be genetically acceptable they will generally be bonded by the age of 23. | ||
===The Time of Knowing=== | |||
The Time of Knowing is a ritual of betrothal between a member of each of the four sexes. A locket containing a strand of each member’s hair, and the symbols of each [[MA:gender|sex]] placed around a cross-shape is given to participants. | The Time of Knowing is a ritual of betrothal between a member of each of the four sexes. A locket containing a strand of each member’s hair, and the symbols of each [[MA:gender|sex]] placed around a cross-shape is given to participants. | ||
=== | ===Whole Vessel Law=== | ||
Once a bonding has occured between a compatable set of 4 Andorians, only the [[Andorian/Clan|clan]]'s ruling ''Zhavey'' (oldest zhen) can give permission for one of them to be released from their bond. In rare cases bondmates can ask the elder to invoke the Whole Vessel Law to evict a bondmate from the bond. This is an extreme act as all 4 Andorians will suffer but not nearly as much as the one evicted, who will suffer the most psychologically from being alone. | |||
==Holidays== | |||
===Spring Water Festival=== | ===Spring Water Festival=== | ||
This is the most important Andorian holiday. It involves a ''chan'' and a ''shen'' joining together in a ritual to plead for the protection of the Water Guardian. It is a widely celebrated festival that is so important that many Andorians return home to [[Andor]] to participate even though it occurs during the stormy season. | This is the most important Andorian holiday. It involves a ''chan'' and a ''shen'' joining together in a ritual to plead for the protection of the Water Guardian. It is a widely celebrated festival that is so important that many Andorians return home to [[Andor]] to participate even though it occurs during the stormy season. | ||
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This holiday involves fasting, prayer and personal sacrifice. In the past after the proper rituals were observed the people would indulge in drinking, overeating, ''saf'' and ''tezha'' which is sex with strangers. Many of the older practices have now been outlawed but are still practised in the oldest levels of the cities. The recreation use of ''saf'' is still a major part of these festivities. | This holiday involves fasting, prayer and personal sacrifice. In the past after the proper rituals were observed the people would indulge in drinking, overeating, ''saf'' and ''tezha'' which is sex with strangers. Many of the older practices have now been outlawed but are still practised in the oldest levels of the cities. The recreation use of ''saf'' is still a major part of these festivities. | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
Interestingly, Andorians are amongst the only aliens who are approved as alien partners by the Deltan people as regards their policy on Deltan partnerships on starships. This is possibly due to the Andorians' four gender reproductive system and the nature of the sensitivity of their antennae, which would safeguard them from the same levels of emotional trauma that could potentially be caused to other species. | |||
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